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Three friends unpacking boxes together after deciding to co-buy their first home through shared homeownership

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Why Spring Is the Perfect Season to Co-Buy Your First Home (And How to Do It Right)

If you've been watching home prices climb while your savings account stays flat, you're not alone. The average first-time buyer is now 40 years old…

PairgapMarch 10, 2026

Crumbling house with broken roof and windows, illustrating why traditional homeownership is broken and in need of new solutions.

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Why Traditional Homeownership is Broken (And How to Fix It)

Let’s just say it, the old way of buying a home is broken. It was built for a different generation. One with job security, two-income…

PairgapAugust 18, 2025